1. No time like the present
Need an image fast? Search for images labelled ‘available for fast-track licensing’. If the use is straightforward, we can issue you an image with a licence within one working day.
Some of our artists prefer that we seek permission from them first, so contact us at the beginning of your project and inform us of your deadline, to help ensure we can secure permissions well in advance.
2. The Who, What, When, Where and How of images
Be as clear and specific as possible about how you want the image to appear. Will it feature on your website and on social media? What’s the print run for your publication? With these details, we’ll be able to put in place a licence that covers all your uses and provide you with the image file, without needing to ask for further information.
Be aware of any additional rights in the image such as trademarks, landmarks or works by artists that we don’t represent. You’ll need to seek permission separately for these, which could slow down your licensing process. We will inform you of any additional rights in the image as part of the clearance process.
3. Show off your image
Reproducing images and artworks in full, without any cropping or overlay of text, will be quicker for us to put a licence in place.
We understand this sometimes isn’t possible, in which case, send us a mock-up of your design and we’ll seek the permission you need directly from the artist or estate.
4. Ask the experts
Not sure what you’re looking for? Need help with the process? Make use of our knowledgeable and friendly team for help sourcing the images that work best for your project, no matter if you’re publishing a book or producing a TV drama. We love art and have over 30 years’ experience licensing artworks. Our service is as tailor-made as your projects.
Can’t see the image you need on our website? We can often source the image for you as we have a close relationship with the artists and estates we represent.
5. Try something new
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Images from top: Reportage from the Free Photographic Omnibus: Tanger Troupe, Circus Hoffman, Plymouth, Devon, 1974, Daniel Meadows © Daniel Meadows, All Rights Reserved, DACS/Artimage 2017; Advanced search tool on the Artimage website © Artimage 2017; Visii and Artimage visual search Triptych 2 © Artimage 2017.